“The Bacchus Bunch” – The Pittsburgh Branch Of The International Wine Century Club!
For 30 years, Mike Gonze and Dreadnought Wines have represented boutique wineries from around the world, and have introduced wine lovers to a broad range of varietals. A varietal, is of course, a grape. Most folks have sipped a Chardonnay, a Merlot, a Cabernet or a Riesling. There are still many people out there who don’t understand that those names aren’t just a type of wine, but they are the names of the specific grapes used to make that wine.
But how about a Buttafuoco, Dzhani, or Ehrenfelser? These are grape varietals that may be more familiar to serious wine aficionados.
Several months ago, Dreadnought Wines discovered an international club for people who seek out different wines and grape varietals called The Wine Century Club. To join the club, which celebrated its 1st birthday on Friday, March 17th, one must have tasted at least 100 different grape varieties. It was founded a year ago by Deborah and Steve De Long for adventurous wine drinkers everywhere.
You can read more about “The Bacchus Bunch” in the blog. The purpose of this page is to update you on our quest to taste 100 different grapes. We will constantly update this page with the varietals we’ve tasted through our Wine-of-the-Month Club. So please join in the fun and keep coming back for updates.
January 2010
Walter Glatzer Grüner Veltliner - Gruner Veltliner
Bodega del Desierto 25/5 Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Franc
February 2010
L’Astore Masseria Jema Primitivo - Primitivo
Cantine Paolini Gurgo Grillo IGT - Grillo
March 2010
Eberle Full Boar Red NV - Mourvèdre, Zinfandel, Syrah
Ramón Roqueta Macabeo Chardonnay - Macabeo, Chardonnay
April 2010
Graziano Chenin Blanc Mendocino - Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Tocai Friulano
Yorkville Cellars Hi-Rollr Red - Zinfandel, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot.
May 2010
Chateau La Tour De Beraud Costieres de Nimes - Syrah, Grenache, Carignan/Marselan, Mourvedre
Domaine de Ballade Cotes de Gascogne Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard
January 2009
Lancatay, Huarpe Wines, Bonarda - Bonarda
Glatzer Grüner Veltliner - Gruner Veltliner
February 2009
Arnaldo Caprai, Poggio Belvedere - Sangiovese, Ciligiolo
Marotti Campi, Verdicchio “Luzano” - Verdiccio
March 2009
Domaine ‘Clos des Rochers’ Riesling - Riesling
Domaine de la Berthete, Cuvee Sensation, Cotes du Rhone Red - Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault
April 2009
Viña Mein - Treixadura, Godello, Loureira, Albariño, Torrontes, Albilla, Caiño
Domaine du Crampilh, Cuvee l’Originel - Tannat and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
May 2009
Yorkville Cellars Sauvignon Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc
Glatzer Blaufränkisch - Blaufrankisch
June 2009
Vestini Pecorino - Pecorino
Fort Simon Pinotage - Pinotage
July 2009
Scott Harvey Super Hero Wines, One Last Kiss Rosé - Grenache, Semillon
Norman Vineyards Buzzard Tree, Tres Buitres - Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre
August 2009
McKenzie-Mueller Los Carneros Pinot Grigio - Pinot Grigio
Heron Wines Sexto - Grenache, Carignan, Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lledoner Pelut Noir.
September 2009
Tricollis White - Welschriesling, Riesling, Gewurtztraminer
D’antiche Terre Aglianico - Aglianico, Piedirosso, Sciascinuso
October 2009
Eberle Syrah Rose - Syrah
Domaine Mireille et Vincent Cotes du Rhone Rouge - Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault
November 2009
Domaine Pral Beaujolais Nouveau - Gamay
Yorkville Cellars Sauvignon Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc
December 2009
Monmousseau Brut Etoile - Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay
La Maschera Proseco Brut - Prosecco
January 2008
Domaine Du Grand Breviande, AOC Chinon - Cabernet Franc
Gurrutxaga Txakoli - Hondarribi Zuri, Hondarribi Beltza, Mune Mahatsa, Txori Mahatsa
February 2008
Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc
Eberle Cotes-du-Robles - Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Viognier
March 2008
Driftwood Estates, Margaret River Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Castello Delle Regine Bianco Delle Regine - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio
April 2008
Babich Lone Tree Pinot Noir - Pinot Noir
Roussane, Chardonnay
May 2008
Chereau Carre, Chateau de la Chesnaie - Melon de Bourgogne
Paggio Pinot Nero - Pinot Nero
June 2008
Bodegas Biurko Gorri Rioja Arbanta Tempranillo - Tempranillo
Scott Harvey, Jana Rose - Grenache
July 2008
Yellow Celklars Sauvignon Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc
Pegovino Vin de Pays d’Oc Rouge - Grenache, Syrah
August 2008
Norman Vineyards Pinot Grigio - Pinot Grigio
D. Ventura, Viña do Burato - Mencia
September 2008
Tudal Family Winery, Honker Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc
Yorkville Cellars, Hi-Rollr Red - Zinfandel, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot
October 2008
Trullari Primitivo del Tarantino - Primitivo, Montepulciano
D’Antiche Terre Eliseo - Fiano, Coda di Volpe
November 2008
Oratoire Domaine St. Martin, Reserve des Seigneurs, Cairanne Blanc - Roussane, Clairette, Viognier
Chateau de Pizay Morgan - Gamay
December 2008
Cava Avinyo Brut - Macabeu, Parellada, Xarel-lo
Sylvester Winery Sparkling - French Colombard
January 2007
Domaine Mittnacht Pinot Blanc - Pinot Blanc
Wooloomooloo Red Blend - Shiraz, Chardonnay, Grenache, Mataro
February 2007
Scott Harvey’s Super Hero Wine, One Last Kiss - Chardonnay, Muscat Canelli, Sauvignon Blanc
Eberle Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah - Syrah
March 2007
Norman Vineyards Buzzard Tree Meritage - Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petite Verdot
Cairnbrae ‘The Stones’ Sauvignon Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc
April 2007
Avinyó Vi Dracula - Petit Grain Muscat
Casa De Las Especias Forte - Merlot, Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
May 2007
Vermentino Pedres Jaldinu - Vermentino
Domaine de Vieux Chene, Cuvee de la Dame Ville - Grenache
June 2007
Woody Nook Chenin Blanc - Chenin Blanc
Sammatteo, Morellino di Scansano - Morellino
July 2007
Tudal Family Winery Mer-Blanc - Merlot (Mer-Blanc)
Scott Harvey Wines’ InZINerator - Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
August 2007
D’Antiche Terre, Coda di Volpe - Coda di Volpe
Pierpaolo Pecorari, Refosco - Refosco
September 2007
Horizon de Lynch, Medoc - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
J.M.Monmousseau, Pouilly Fume - Sauvignon Blanc
October 2007
Forti Terre di Sicilia Rosso, Cantina Sociale di Trapani - Nero d’Avola, Cabernet
Sauvignon
Garciarevalo Tres Olmos - Verdejo
November 2007
Yorkville Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Organic - Sauvignon Blanc
Chateau de Pizay Morgan - Gamay
December 2007
Francois Montand Brut Rose - Pinot Noir
Roy’s Extra Dry Prosecco - Prosecco
January 2006
Altitude 500, Cotes du Ventoux - Grenache Noir, Syrah
Clos Des Rochers, Pinot Blanc - Pinot Blanc
February 2006
Anzivino Caplenga - Nebbiolo, Croatina, Bonarda
Mud House Sauvignon Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc
March 2006
Biurko Gorri Arbanta - Tempranillo
Selbach Dry Riesling - Riseling
April 2006
Armador Syrah - Syrah
Domaine de Saint-Just, Saumur Blanc - Chenin Blanc
May 2006
Lancatay Huarpe, Malbec - Malbec
Ostatu Blanco - Viura, Malvasia
June 2006
‘Bugia’ Bianco, Bibi Graetz - Ansonica
Patrick Bouland, Beaujolais Morgon - Gamay, Beaujolais
July 2006
Daniel Johnnes, Cotes du Rhone Petit Chapeau - Grenache, Mouvedre, Syrah, Carignan
Scott Harvey Pinot Noir Rose - Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Riesling
August 2006
Renzo Castella Dolcetto - Dolcetto
Uriondo Bizkaiko Txakolina - Honderribi, Zuli, Mune Mahatga, Txori, Mahatga
September 2006
Sexto, Terra Alta - Grenache, Tempranillo, Grenache Pelluda, Syrah
Chateau des Tourtes Sauvignon Blanc - Suavignon Blanc, Semillion
October 2006
Sylvester Sangiovese - Sangiovese
Hirsch Veltliner #1 - Veltliner
November 2006
Chateau de Pizay Beaujolais, Reserve de Maitre - Gamay
Domaine du Vieux Chene, Blanc Cuvee des Seigneurs - Viognier, Roussanne,
and Marsanne
December 2006
Cava Avinyo Brut - Macabeu, Parellada, Xanello
Sylvester Winery Sparkling - French Colombard
January 2005
Domaine Saint Gregory Pinotage - Pinotage
Château Joanny, Cotes du Rhone Blanc - Grenache Blanc, Vionier, Roussane, Clairette
February 2005
Alcione Aglianico - Aglianico
Uriondo, Bizkaiko Txakolina - Hondarribi Zuri, Folle Blanche, Sauvignon Blanc
March 2005
Scott Harvey Red Label Amador Zinfandel - Zinfandel
Monmousseau Cheverny - Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
April 2005
Grenache, Syrah
Petite Manseng
May 2005
Armador Syrah - Syrah
Bodegas Garcia Revalo, Vina Adaja Verdejo Rueda - Verdejo
June 2005
Scott Harvey Barbera - Barbera
Clos du Chateau de Mosny, Montlouis 1/2 Sec, Blanc - Chenin Blanc
July 2005
Pileta 39, Mendoza, Argentina - Malbec
Cotes du Rhone, Vieux Chene, Vin De Pays De Vancluse - Grenache, Syrah
August 2005
Nero d’Avola
Pinot Grigio
September 2005
Tractor Shed Red - Sangiovese, Merlot, Zinfandel
Lingenfelder Riesling - Riesling
October 2005
Tim Gramp Shiraz - Shiraz
Vins de Pays Charentais, Barbeau Sauvignon Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc
November 2005
Garciarevalo Casamaro Tinto - Tempranillo
Muscadet, Clos de la Senaigerie, Luc Choblet - Melon de Bourgogne
December 2005
Gruet Blanc de Noir - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Cava Avinyo Brut- Xerello Perello
January 2004
Armador Carmenere - Carmenere, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tenuta Carretta, Roero Arneis - Arneis
February 2004
MacawCreek Grenache Syrah - Grenache, Syrah
Palacio de Otazu Chardonnay - Chardonnay
March 2004
Tardieu Laurent Grand Augustin - Syrah, Merlot, Mourevedre
Yorkville Cellars Highlands Semillon - Semillion, Sauvignon Blanc
May 2004
Big Moose Red - Syrah, Petite Syrah, Grenache
Chateau Belle-Garde
Bordeaux - Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
June 2004
Biurko Gorri Tempranillo, Rioja - Tempranillo
Monte Volpe Pinot Grigio, Mendocino County - Pinot Grigio
July 2004
Domaine de l’Espigouette, Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge - Grenache, Syrah, Mourevedre
Vina Adaja, Rueda - Verdejo
September 2004
Heron Pinot Noir - Pinot Noir
Scott Harvey, Amador County, Rosé of Pinot Noir - Pinot Noir
October 2004
Château Joanny, Cote du Rhone Blanc - Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussane, Clairette
Crianza, Palacio de Otazu - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo
November 2004
Chateau de Pizay Morgon - Black Gamay
Lawson’s Dry Hills, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Vernon - Sauvignon Blanc
December 2004
Cava Avinyo Brut - Macabeu, Parellada, Xarel-lo
Francois Montand Brut Rose - Chardonnay
The following lists are slightly incomplete:
2003
Zweigelt, St. Laurent, Gruner Veltliner, Blaufrankisch, Merlot, Weissburgunder, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Carignan, Grenache Noir, Mourevedre, Tocai Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Shiraz, Mencia, Zinfandel, and Syrah.
2002
Veltliner, Riesling, Barbera, Gamay, Viognier, Picpoul, Roussanne, Clairette, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Cuvee De Palmier, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourevedre, Pinot Bianco, Tocai Friulano, Arneis, Tempranillo, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Prosecco.
2001
Gewurztraminer, Zinfandel, Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Cinsualt, Muscadet, Barbera, Malvasia, Tocai, Pinot Bianco, Gamay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Picpoul, Roussanne, Viognier, Primitivo, Pigato, and Tocai Friulano.
2000
Mataro, Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Nero d’Avlo, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle, Grenache, Mourevedre, Syrah, Picpoul, Roussanne, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Sylvaner, Aglianico, Shiraz, Grenache, Marsanne, Clairette, Viognier, Carignan, Grenache, Counoise, Viognier, Poulsard, and Trousseau.
1999
Pinot Blanc, Mouvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Corvina, Molinara, Muscat, Bourboulenc, Clairette Blanc, Chauche Gris, Malvasia Nera, Negromaro, Gewurztraminer, Cencibel (Tempranillo), Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Bical, Maria Gomes, Arinto, Arneis, Barbara, Counoise, Viognier, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourbolene Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Tempranillo, Graciano, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, and Prosecco.
1998
Mouvedre, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Alberino, Zinfandel, Izolia, Cattarrato, Sauvignon Tasca, Cannonau, Riesling, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Counoise, Mouvedre, Carignane, Grenache, Cinsault, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Carignan, Counoise, Gamay, Barbera, Dolcetto, Grecanico, Cataratto, Chardonnay, Verdicchio, Touriga, Bastardon, Mourisca, Parelada, Xarel-Lo, and Macebeo.
1997
Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Cinsault, White Grenache, Zinfandel, Port, Chardonnay, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Greco, Roussanne, Marssanne, Vernacchia, Sangiovese, Syrah, Mouvedre, Counoise, Viognier, Ugni Blanc, Columbard, Gros Manseng, and Chenin Blanc.
1996
Moscatel, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Carignan, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Malvasia, Trebbiano, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Loureiro, Gamay, Muscat, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Garnacha, Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuello, and Muscat Canelli.